Saving time is as good as saving money at Disney World. After all, you are paying for your time there. Learn these 20 time saving tips for Disney World. What is your best time saving tip for Disney?
- Rope Drop – The early bird does get the worm at Disney World. Learn all the benefits of making Rope drop.
- Stay On Property – Stay at a Disney Resort with continuous running busses. Also consider your favorite park (where you will spend the most time) and stay at a Resort closest to this area.
- In the rain – save time by being prepared for the rain by packing ponchos. Florida rain showers are often passing, al though many guests will clear out at the first sign of rain.
- Dining – save time while dining by eating on off times. Have an early or late lunch and dinner and avoid the rush.
- Rider Switch – allows families with younger children to manage the rides with height restrictions and save time by not having to wait in line again. Learn more.
- Secret Entrances – Save time when entering Disney parks by knowing the secret entrances.
- Split up – for those traveling with a group, not everything has to be done together. Save time and accomplish more based on interests by splitting up, then meet back up for meals.
- Timing on Fastpass+ – to maximize saving time, utilize your 3 Fastpass+ early in the day, allowing guests to then book one by one unlimited Fastpass+ thereafter.
- Advance Dining Reservations – Book your ADR’s 180 days prior to your arrival date.
- Buy Park Tickets ahead of time – allowing guests to enter straight into the parks and not have to wait in an unnecessary line just for tickets.
- Extra Magic Hours – a great benefit of staying onsite are extra magic hours for Disney Resort guests, utilizing these hours (especially the evening ones) guests can experience shorter wait times.
- Closing Time – Magic Kingdom will remain open for about an hour after actual park closing time. This is the time to browse and shop stores, saving park hours for attractions.
- Minnie Van – guests of select resorts can use Disney’s Minnie Van service to take them anywhere on Disney property for a flat fee.
- Go To The Left – when presented with the option to go right or left, go to the left.
- Start At The Back – Instead of stopping at the first attraction that catches your eye, start at the back of the park and work forwards.
- Catch the 2nd Show – check to see if a parade or fireworks show you want to watch has a 2nd showing, as these are almost always less crowded.
- Skip the Parade & Fireworks – while most guests are lined up to see a parade or fireworks show, the lines for attractions have lower wait times.
- Pack Outfits – versus packing just clothes. Packing pre-coordinated outfits will save time getting dressed before heading to the parks.
- Download the My Disney Experience App – it’s free and holds much useful information such as wait times, character locations, restroom locations and more.
- Saving for Disney Course – The Saving for Disney Course is the ultimate guide to save time and money at Disney World and beyond.
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